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OX06 BVS

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,647 mi
Last recorded149,647 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 BVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 149,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 143,421 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 143,418 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 138,479 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 128,612 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 128,607 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 120,068 miles

Front front inner disc faces corroded .

Pass 11 Jul 2017 109,720 miles

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 100,877 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 91,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroded

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2015 91,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroded

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 75,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,760 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,256 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,356 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,264 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 36,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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OX06 BVS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OX06 BVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OX06 BVS registered?

OX06 BVS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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